Tag: Syria

National Security

White House ‘welcomes’ State Department dissent on Syria

Susan Crabtree · June 17, 2016 9:04 pm

John Kirby was told that there is already some angst in the department now that the cable has been made public, especially in light of how past users of the dissent channel have been passed over for promotions. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

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State Dept. won’t retaliate against diplomats who oppose Syria plan

Pete Kasperowicz · June 17, 2016 8:13 pm

Defense Secretary Ash Carter is livid over Thursday's incident in which Russian jets bombed a staging area where anti-Islamic State fighters has gathered, and then ignored an urgent U.S. request to stop. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

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Carter: Russian attack on U.S.-backed Syrian forces ‘problematic’

Jamie McIntyre · June 17, 2016 4:12 pm

Following 400,000 deaths during the five-year war, the diplomats say it is time for "a judicious use of stand-off and air weapons, which would undergird and drive a more focused and hard-nosed U.S.-led diplomatic process." (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)

50 U.S. diplomats sign letter telling Obama to go big in Syria

Anna Giaritelli · June 17, 2016 2:08 am

"Barack Obama is to blame for the rise of ISIL. He has dismantled the ability to defend this country."

Lindsey Graham has harshest criticism yet for Obama

Anna Giaritelli · June 17, 2016 2:05 am

Airstrikes were conducted in southern Syria, where Russian aircraft have "not been active for some time."

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Pentagon: Russia bombed U.S.-backed rebels in Syria

Jamie McIntyre · June 17, 2016 1:30 am

"Unfortunately, despite all of our progress against ISIL on the battlefield and in the financial realm, our efforts have not reduced the group's terrorism capability and global reach," CIA Director John Brennan testified. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

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CIA: ‘Global reach’ of Islamic State remains undiminished

Jamie McIntyre · June 16, 2016 7:51 pm

The Islamic State.

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CIA: Islamic State now bigger than al Qaeda at its height

Rudy Takala · June 16, 2016 2:01 pm

The plan to admit 10,000 refugees, which President Obama proposed in September, has been met with contempt from Republican lawmakers who claim accepting these refugees is a threat to national security. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)

National Security

U.S. admits 4,000 Syrian refugees

Gabriella Ciuffetelli · June 15, 2016 8:28 pm

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: Braindead

Washington Examiner · June 14, 2016 10:00 pm

The statement said Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was "transported in a vehicle" but "his health status was unknown."Â (AP Photo/Militant video, File)

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Pentagon: No evidence Islamic State leader Baghdadi killed

Jamie McIntyre · June 14, 2016 4:43 pm

"I do not think a Muslim ban is in our country's interest," Ryan told reporters Tuesday. "I do not think it is a reflection of our country's principles, not just as a party but as a country." (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg, File)

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Ryan rejects immigration ban: ‘Muslims are our partners’

Susan Ferrechio · June 14, 2016 2:59 pm